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Daniel Folta of Evolve Artist takes us through Evolve’s simple process to make a grayscale portrait from start to finish.[...]

Daniel Folta of Evolve Artist will perform a gradient test to compare acrylic vs oil paints.Which is Better for Learning[...]

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Who's better, today's portraitists or the Old Masters? Master portraitist Kevin Murphy honors the Old Masters and applauds the contemporary[...]

Learn how to sell portraits and get commissions like a pro from Master Portraitist Kevin Murphy. Criteria to Selling Your PortraitsLearn[...]

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Master Portraitist Kevin Murphy has dedicated much of his life to finding the quickest method to level up painting skills.[...]

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Everyone has a plan until you “paint” a face. Evolve Founder and master portraitist Kevin Murphy teaches how to build[...]

Evolve Founder and master portraitist shares his guide to where to start a portrait.  Painting a portrait and don’t know[...]

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Values, edges, perception, color. These are the four fundamentals of painting we need to create art without limitations. In this[...]

Daniel Folta of Evolve Artist with his dog Carter. Do you know how to simplify color for painting? Look at[...]

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Learning how to paint edges is the second fundamental of art taught in the Evolve Artist method. The second fundamental[...]

Learning how to paint values is the most important fundamental you need to know to create realistic art. If you[...]

Kevin Murphy, of Evolve Artist, teaches artists how to master the alphabet of art.If you want to create art and[...]

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Social media for artists: is it helpful or hurtful? Modern-day artists are continually looking for ways to expand the reach[...]

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Evolve Artist and college student, Alex, makes time to grow as an artist with a busy schedule.​​ Learning to become[...]

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Oil painting is a versatile and beginner friendly medium, contrary to popular belief! Keep reading to learn more about it.[...]

Learning how to varnish an oil painting is an essential part of the painting process. (Photo by Will Kemp)Varnishing oil paintings[...]

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Evolve Artist Sheila Jenkins' careful attention to detail produces stunning works of art. This one is a complex piece from[...]

An artist signature should be an extension of the artist. Here, Richard Ensing signs his painting boldly. An artist's signature[...]

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Oil painting for beginners must be simplified and clear in order to succeed. Read more to find out how Evolve[...]

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